Where the Acorn Falls

Rip Cunningham grew up around the water and has had a direct connection to a lot of its finned residents. He was the Editor-In-Chief/Publisher/Owner of Salt Water Sportsman, at that time the largest saltwater sport fishing magazine in the world. For the last 50 years, he has written hundreds of articles for a number of titles on fishing techniques, fisheries management and conservation. He still remains the Conservation Editor of Salt Water Sportsman. He received a BA from Rollins College and an MBA from Babson College. Having fished on almost every continent and ocean, he is now focused on trying to make sure common property fish resources are here for generations to come. He and his wife, North, live part-time along the coast of Maine and part-time in the woods of Massachusetts, where their seven grandchildren command attention. He uses all of his lifelong experience to leave the world a little bit better place and to have sustainable resources for all to enjoy, especially his grandchildren. He has also been appointed to state and federal fishery management commissions and councils. In 2015, he was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame. He can be contacted on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ripcham11